Bolsenbroek debuts in Bandits loss Recently you could read here about Dutch pitcher Mike Bolsenbroek having joined reigning Australian champion, the Brisbane Bandits. Today, he debuted for the Bandits in a 6-5 loss vs the Adelaide Giants (former Adelaide Bite). The Bandits took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth when Mitch Nilson…
DetailsTime to vote for baseball It is that time of the year again. Several Dutch cities organize the athlete/ sports team of the year contest. Amsterdam and The Hague organize a vote like that. And guess what? There are some baseball-related persons and teams that you can vote for. In the contest of The Hague,…
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Hanshin Tigers unveil new unis Today, the Hanshin Tigers of the NPB presented their new 2020 uniforms. The home uniforms aren’t that much different of the ones they had in previous years but the road uniform is refreshingly new. Next to the black pinstripes, the home uniform has this black piping up along the buttonholes.…
DetailsYankees sign Seton Hall’s Zack Granite to minor-league deal Attempting to bolster their Triple-A outfield depth the Yankees dipped into the local talent pool, inking Zack Granite to a minor league deal, according to USA Today. Granite, who went to Staten Island’s Tottenville High School, was drafted in the 14th round of the 2013 MLB…
DetailsMets interview ex-Yankee Gil Patterson for pitching-coach job The Mets aren’t just looking at new-school candidates for their vacant pitching coach position. A source confirmed they also interviewed Gil Patterson, who has spent the last four seasons coaching in the A’s organization. Before his time with Oakland, Patterson, 64, was the Yankees’ minor league pitching…
DetailsMinor MLB Transactions: 11/22/19 The latest minor moves from around baseball… The Mets have released right-hander Drew Gagnon, Tim Healey of Newsday tweets. They previously designated Gagnon for assignment Wednesday. Gagnon’s on the free-agent market after he pitched to a disastrous 8.37 ERA/8.96 FIP with 6.46 K/9 and 2.66 BB/9 over 23 2/3 major league…
DetailsMLB questioning players regarding sign-stealing scandal Major League Baseball is turning to the players for help in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing investigation. League officials, investigating whether the Astros stole signs electronically and cheated over the past three seasons, have asked players what they know about the range of alleged sign-stealing techniques, according to an ESPN.com…
DetailsQuick Hits: Astros Investigation, Minor Leagues, Manfred, Rangers As part of an organized probe into Houston’s alleged use of technology to steal signs, investigators under the direction of commissioner Rob Manfred met with “15-20” Astros personnel this past week, according to Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated. Members of the club’s 2017 coaching staff, including manager…
DetailsRosenthal: The Reds are interested in Zack Wheeler; the Braves’ big bullpen bet; more notes As first reported by Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson is a legitimate consideration for the Dodgers. Donaldson, who turns 34 on Dec. 8, would provide right-handed balance for a team heavy in left-handed…
DetailsJob Openings – Diamondbacks Short-Season Hitting Coordinator From time to time, as a service to our readers, MLB Trade Rumors will post job opportunities of possible interest that are brought to our attention. MLBTR has no affiliation with the hiring entity, no role in the hiring process, and no financial interest in the posting of…
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